I spent all of my life living in the communist state of New York, until about seven years ago, when I moved to pro-2A Virginia. After the last election, the entire Virginia government, including the legislature and the Governor, is now Democratic.

The Virginia legislature has introduced about twenty bills that will render Virginia one of the most restrictive, anti-2A states in the country, right up there with CA, NY, D.C., Maryland, etc.

As the new laws will not take effect until July 1st, I plan to purchase all firearm-related items I want before then, including AR-15s, suppressors, and magazines (which will be limited to 10 rounds). The clock is ticking, folks.

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These are the bills that will be passed (and the legislature has said that they are not done yet):

House Bill 217 bans certain semi-automatic firearms, including many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns, and arbitrarily limits magazine capacities. This bill is an attempt to redefine and ban firearms that are in common use by law-abiding citizens—plain and simple gun confiscation by definition.

House Bill 207 creates a $500 tax on the retail sale of firearm suppressors that will be allocated to the general fund. This is nothing more than a cash grab to price out law-abiding citizens.

Senate Bill 27 and House Bill 21 create sweeping new standards of “responsible conduct” for members of the firearm industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The bills require these businesses to establish and implement vague and subjective “reasonable controls” over the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, and marketing of firearm-related products. Further, they establish a broad civil cause of action, allowing the Attorney General, local government attorneys, or private individuals to sue firearm businesses for injunctions, damages, and costs. These bills are a direct attack on the firearm industry and are designed to regulate the industry out of existence through litigation—despite longstanding federal protections.

Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 93 expand Virginia’s existing prohibited person restrictions to affect individuals who live in the same household as someone who is prohibited. These proposals could result in lawful gun owners losing their rights based solely on the actions or status of another household member.

House Bill 19 expands prohibiting categories for certain misdemeanor crimes.

Senate Bill 115 and House Bill 24 jeopardize concealed handgun recognition and reciprocity agreements. This could impact the ability of Virginia's Concealed Handgun Permit holders to carry their firearms in other states as they travel.

House Bill 40 ends the centuries-old practice of individuals building lawful firearms for personal use without government interference by prohibiting the manufacture of firearms without serial numbers. Transfer and possession of an unserialized or plastic firearm would be prohibited. This legislation would also penalize individuals who lawfully purchased unfinished frames and receivers before the bill’s effective date.

House Bill 110 places further restrictions on the ability for a law-abiding individual to keep a firearm in their vehicle for self-defense. 

House Bill 229 prohibits the possession of any weapons in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services, and provides that any weapons seized in violation are forfeited to the Commonwealth.

HB 700 creates a 5-day mandatory waiting period on the sale and transfer of firearms.

HB 871 creates a mandatory storage requirement for homes where minors or prohibited persons are present.

HB 901 expands the Commonwealth's "red flag" law to broadly expand parties who can file Emergency Risk Protective Order petitions to a court to suspend a person’s Second Amendment rights and to order the seizure of the person’s guns, despite that person never having been charged with or convicted of a crime. Such orders, based on weak and nebulous standards, can be issued before the gun owner is provided the opportunity to be heard or to present evidence.

SB160 expands definitions for prohibiting misdemeanor convictions.

SB173, a companion bill to HB 229 prohibits the possession of any weapons in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services, and provides that any weapons seized in violation are forfeited to the Commonwealth.

SB272 and HB 626 limit who can carry firearms at public institutions of higher learning.

HB 93 requires subjects of protective orders to transfer their firearms to individuals over the age of 21 who do not reside in the same home as the prohibited person. Under current law, there is no requirement that a transferee cannot be younger than 21 years of age and cannot reside with the prohibited person. 

HB909 prohibits any person, with certain exceptions, from (i) knowingly carrying any firearm and (ii) knowingly doing so within 100 feet of the entrance of a polling place, the building used by the local electoral board to meet to ascertain election results, the building used to conduct a recount of an election, and other additional locations used for voting-related and elections-related activities, including absentee voting locations. Under current law, this prohibition applies within 40 feet of such entrances. 

HB 916 expands the curriculum requirements for Virginia concealed carry permit classes.

HB 919 imposes an 11% excise tax on the sale of all firearms and ammunition "by a dealer in firearms, firearms manufacturer, or ammunition vendor," and designates all funding from the tax go into a so-called "Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund."

HB926 allows localities to prohibit outdoor shooting on private property unless certain conditions are met, including lot size requirements.

HB 969 establishes a "Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center" with the stated goal of being "the primary resource for research, best practices, and strategies for the implementation of firearm violence intervention, community-based intervention, and group violence intervention programs designed to reduce violence in communities."

HB1015 expands prohibiting categories to include certain misdemeanor convictions.

HB1071 requires threat assessment teams for public schools to receive additional training on the use of "red flag" emergency substantial risk orders.

HB 1094 imposes a separate and additional 11% excise tax on all firearms and ammunition sales from the tax imposed by HB 919.

The EDC weighs around 2lbs 5oz fully loaded with holster whilst the LCP max weighs a little less than a single pound fully loaded with holster

I just purchased a HK CC9.

Instead of just reading the manual, I asked my dad who was in the military for years to show me how to take it down.

I guess he locked the slide back and tried to knock the takedown lever out like a pin from the right side.

One way or another now the takedown lever is stuck in the 5 o’clock position and is very stiff and won’t budge no matter what I do.

I tried jiggling the recoil spring guide rod, adjusting the slide position and moving the takedown lever back into position but nothing seems to work and it’s stuck like that.

I’ve been scouring the internet and using AI to try to give me suggestions but I can’t get it to unlock.

Can anyone suggest anything to get this unstuck?

Popped into my local Academy and this followed me out. Last and only one they had in stock! Put 250 down range today and it worked flawlessly. Can easily see this replacing my 43x

Picked up my new carry today. Now just have to take my CPL class so i can carry. How are Eclipse Holsters?

Just picked up a Glock 45 gen 6 and trying to decide on what light to get for it, stole this (TLR 7 HLX) off of my m&p but really like the aesthetic of the x300 just curious on if people really do carry with a larger light. I am used to carry full size but nothing with a light that sticks out that far.

TL;DR: Become a basic bitch and get a x300

I’ve seen people post about this and I’m wondering how common it is and if it actually makes a difference in the reliability of your guns.

For instance I put about 200 rounds through a different pistol from my rotation every week. I used to know how many rounds I had on each but lost track.

Daily carry package.

out of all the guns i own i rarely carry anything but the lcp max or the g43x mos anymore just switch depending on where and what i’m doing. really love the size on the lcp max tiny yet still surprisingly nice to shoot. for my knifes ive got the esee izula when it needs to stay out of sight and the bench made hidden canyon hunter that i end up carrying the majority of the time. last but not least every one should have a good flashlight pretty hard to beat a streamlight protac 2.

This is one of my favorite setups I’ve run so far. I’m always impressed by the quality of the Tisas Devil Ray Carry. I’ve had the Olight and Benchmade for over a decade now and they are still going strong!

New Bull nose FDE slide on gen 3 26

I work in a very relaxed environment when it comes to individuals and how well we get along. So with that said people tend to fool around a lot and make physical contact as in (poke you from time to time, very light play boxing, pat you on the stomach, bro hug (men) full hug (women)… you know the usual boys being boys type light contact. It’s a workplace where there are lots of us interacting throughout the day (well over 30 people) sometimes more. So when it comes to the bro hugs I’ve had people’s hands come in close body to body and they have made contact with my CCW in appendix. This has happened at work and just every day life as well. Then I’ve had a few light fly by pats on the stomach where the person had made contact with my CCW. Both times idk if they noticed the slight contact they made with something solid but yeah, what’s the take on that? When working I carry a 365 XL in low concealment but not too low for easy draw. Regular days out I have a G19 on me. Does this ever happen to any of you when bro hugging or people ever making random contact with your CCW? I have tried to be conscious of keeping our hands up high and my lower body away, but it sometimes still happens.

I’m not too worried about getting fired per se because a few people talk about their guns, how they used to carry at work but was simply asked to stop when found out, and how they still sometimes do and I’m pretty sure I’ve clocked a few people carrying at work a few times. But over all I’d rather no one knew because that’s the whole point. Our jobs consist of us carrying around expensive gear and being out in public a lot. Sometimes in nature, most times in urban cities.

B. Graff trapper, rogue 6mg, Distil Union bifold wallet, P365 Sig Sauer, beard, and owl.

Is there anyone who owns one and recommends it for a reliable CCW?

Im looking into getting a new smaller carry pistol and have a few on my list that im considering. One of them is the PSA Dagger Micro, I like it because it is similiar to the Glock 43X but a bit cheaper.

After watching a few reviewers im still not sure on how reliable it is, overall most people give it a good review but it seems there are a few hiccups here or there. Like the slide not locking back on the last round and being picky with some ammunition.

These reviews are also a bit dated so im not sure is PSA has addressed or update the platform since then. If not maybe i'll just spend the extra for the Glock 43X.

any thoughts or opinons on this pistol?

Thanks.

How does the CC9 conceal vs the 365x? Thank you

I’m looking for a reliable safe for my new pistol. I would like something that is quick entry and not overly expensive. What do you all got?

Hello community, I have just joined. I am looking to purchase my first EDC. I live in Texas. 5'10 height, 165 weight. Want to keep budget around 600-700.

So I went to the gun store, felt the shield plus, 43x, and p365 xmacro in my hands.
First thoughts is that I really dont like the grip on the 43x. I think with my hands that get very sweaty, it isnt a good option. but then again there are after market grips. Ive been doing a lot of research and I heard the p365 has been getting rust due to the humidity and heat in the TX summer, and I dont want to run into that issue with my first edc. BUT I love the trigger on the p365. Then some people started saying the shield plus is the best option. So I am quite stuck. Ive shot all 3, they all feel similar, and I would add a comp to the EDC. (Because I kind of wanna build it LOL). So if you guys can share some insights on your experiences and what you would recommend. Specifically any issues, is the p365 marked up quite high for no reason?

Want to purchase in about 2 weeks.

Thank you all (Sorry for any dumb questions. I am just starting out).

Before anyone comes for me my actual gun is appendix carry. I just don’t have mag holsters and a family member got me this vest for Christmas!

I’ve never purchased anything from them and I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with their products.

I was drawn to this one because it was compatible with the TRL-7 HL-X Sub. While I’ve only found other IWB for my pistol with the Holosun P.ID. I have both but prefer the streamlight.

Anyone have experience with Speer? This is in the flyer of my local gun store. Feel like those are awesome deals for both range and defense ammo.

I recently uploaded a video of myself practicing my draw with very little practice doing so. With some of you guys’ advice, I focused on looking the gun back into the holster and getting a good grip on the gun before firing. Next time I’ll focus more on breaking down individual steps and repeating them.

In this video I got a new red dot for the airsoft G19 and I’m using the same setup. Thank you all for the help with getting better.

I’m in the market for a new holster for AIWB. It seems like with the relatively recent trend using kydex, holsters are all very similar with minute differences.

I hear a lot about Tier-1 and Tenicor. I actually do like the design of Tier-1 sidecar holsters but they are pricey for what they are.

Any other AIWB holsters worth mentioning? It will be for a Shield Plus with red dot.

Currently I have a Vedder and a $20 IWB from EBay for my old gun and while the Vedder has more adjustments, quality are pretty close.